How old was Dennis Quaid in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

While The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was being made, Dennis Quaid was:

26 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia premiered:

January 1, 1981

And the date of birth of Dennis Quaid:

April 09, 1954

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Dennis Quaid might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.